Peruvian blueberry exports are expected to exceed 350,000 tons this year.

Published 2025년 3월 12일

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In 2024, Peru became the world's leading blueberry exporter, with exports reaching US$2.27 billion, a 35% increase from 2023, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri). The country shipped 326,000 tons of blueberries, marking a 57% increase from the previous year. Over 11% of these exports were organic. The United States was the primary market, accounting for 55% of the total, followed by the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MIDAGR) anticipates that this year's export volume could exceed 350,000 tons, provided that climate phenomena do not affect cultivation.

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(Agraria.pe) In 2024, Peruvian blueberry exports reached US$2.27 billion, reflecting a 35% increase compared to 2023, consolidating our country as the world's leading blueberry exporter. This was reported by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), which added that 326,000 tons of blueberries were shipped in 2024, representing a 57% increase compared to the previous year. Regarding registered sales, it should be noted that more than 11% of exports were organic and are aimed at covering an important segment of the international market. Regarding destination markets, it was reported that the United States accounted for 55% of the total, followed by the Netherlands with 21%, Hong Kong with 9%, the United Kingdom with 5%, China with 5%, and the rest with 5%. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MIDAGR) reported that, unless climate phenomena such as high temperatures, torrential rains, or water shortages affect blueberry cultivation in the ...

Source: Agraria